Torrington Water Quality

Connecticut

Health Violations

The tap water in Torrington, Connecticut is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 160 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
160
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Torrington, Connecticut is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 160 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Torrington shows 6 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 6 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 8000, 5000. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Connecticut drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
COUNTRY COURT MOBILE HOME PARK 62 2 Health
BARKHAMSTED HILLS LLC 50 0 Clean
LYME ACADEMY APARTMENTS,LLC 48 4 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
8000 2021-09-25
8000 2021-07-25
8000 2018-02-11
5000 1996-09-01
5000 1994-02-01

TRI Facilities in Torrington

Facility Total Releases
Fuelcell Energy 13.2K lbs
Rbc Aircraft Products Inc 2.9K lbs
Bomar Specialties LLC 5 lbs
Altek Electronics Inc 1 lbs
Aladdin Manufacturing Carpet Cushion - Torrington Ct 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Torrington, Connecticut water safe to drink?
Torrington is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 160 people. 6 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Torrington have?
Torrington water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Torrington water?
Health-based violations for Torrington water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 8000, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Torrington?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Torrington, Connecticut, collectively covering approximately 160 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Torrington get its drinking water?
Torrington's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Torrington?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Torrington, Connecticut, reporting a combined 16.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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